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Things you shouldn't leave in hot cars

When the sun beats down on your car, the temperature inside can climb fast. Besides kids and pets, there are other things you shouldn't leave inside your car.

CDs and DVDs can be damaged by being in a hot car.

If you leave your makeup in the car the heat could turn it into a melted puddle mess.

Heat can change the chemical composition of prescription medications, so take them out of your car.

Soda cans don't like extreme heat or cold.

These lighters exploded after they were left in a hot car.

Heat can cut short the lives of electronic devices -- like GPS units and iPods.

Leaving a pet in the car in the warm temperatures is dangerous for the pet and they could die of heat exhaustion. Even in cooler temperatures such as 72 degrees Fahrenheit outside the inside of a car can heat up to 116 degrees Fahrenheit within an hour. Never leave a pet in a hot car (Source: Humansociety.org)

The heat can warp the shape of frames and lenses on your sunglasses.

Chemicals used to make bottles could leach into the water if you leave them in hot cars.

Crayons will melt if it gets hot enough, leaving you with a gooey mess.

Aerosol cans should not be stored in areas that get above 120 degrees. They can explode.

Lipstick will also melt, so if you have some in your purse, take your purse with you.

It can be so easy to forget a bag of groceries in the car. On a hot day this will quickly lead to spoilage of even the most sealed items.

Chocolates, gum, and candy are common items found melted in hot cars. These can make more than a small mess quickly.

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